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Public Education – It Takes a Community – Creating Opportunities for our Children
Sep. 27, 2017
Dr. Zerbe will speaking to us about: Public Education – It Takes a Community – Creating Opportunities for our Children Dr. David Zerbe began his service as superintendent of schools in October of 2013. Prior to joining Methacton, he served as an Assistant Superintendent in the Pocono Mountain School District in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania since 2008. He previously served as Pocono Mountain School District's Executive Director of Technology. Dr. Zerbe has also held other administrative positions at both the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit as Supervisor of Educational Services and Technology and at Schuylkill County Area Vocational Technical School (AVTS) as a building administrator. His background includes extensive experience with all areas of school administration. He has leadership experience at the vocational, intermediate unit, and school district levels. Dr. Zerbe began his career as a program instructor at the Schuylkill County AVTS in 1993. Dr. Zerbe obtained his doctorate in educational leadership from NOVA Southeastern University. He obtained principal's and superintendent's certifications from Temple University, along with his master’s degree in education administration. He holds a Bachelor of Psychology with Secondary Social Studies Certification from Lycoming College. In all, he has 20 years of experience in education. |
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Sep. 27, 2017 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Sep. 30, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Wismer family history in this community, his days as a concert pianist, maintaining a 230-acre farm
Oct. 04, 2017
Matthew Wismer owner of Northern Star Farm in Trappe has created a lasting legacy of farm fun, and engaging entertainment for our community's economic development. Not only is Matthew is tireless, dedicated farmer when tending his land growing soy beans, corn, and hay for Kennett Square mushroom growers, and taking care of his barn cats and farm animals, but a gifted pianist who learned to memorize his repertoire from his piano teacher Paul Manzini over nine years, many as his private pupil. As a young man, Matthew entered a National Grange piano contest in California taking second place. He has won many ribbons for his piano talents as well as evident by the two or more hours he practices on his grand piano every day.
By the time Matthew reached his 30s, he was performing the music of one of his favorite pianists Liberace. At one point, in publicity articles he was known as "The Liberace of Collegeville". Last April, Matthew revisited his concert pianist days by opening for the Frank Sinatra Tribute singer Steve Ritrovato at Imperial's Catering in Trappe playing to long-time friends, area residents, and strangers. He surprised everyone by creating a comedy routine copying the best schtick from renown pianists Liberace, and Victor Borge. After a medley of Chopin's music, he transposed the song "Mac the Knife" made famous by teen idol Bobby Darin into the styles of Liberace's favorite composer Chopin, Claude Debussy's "Clair de Lune", and Mozart.
As a community-minded person, Matthew has shown his farmhouse on the Holiday House Tour, has served on Trappe Borough Council 28 years ago, and has lead the Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day parade in his stylish horse-drawn carriage wearing natty colorful costumes as he carries the Mayors of Collegeville and Trappe, and other local dignitaries over the years to Water Works Park. In keeping with the distinguished public service of his departed father Charles, Matthew is running unopposed as the 2018 Mayor of Trappe.
Northern Star Farm’s history is one of significance to Trappe not only because of the Wismer family's dedication to dairy farming, and keeping the land open, but that the farm's 230 acres lie exclusively within borough boundaries. Much of the acreage owned by the Wismer family once belonged to one of Trappe’s early residents, the Dewees family. In 1802, David Dewees purchased 152 acres of land in Trappe.
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Today the dairy cows are gone, sold in 2012. In a change of direction six years ago, Matthew created an "agritainment" business with his two daughters Ashley and Erin where every weekend in October his Fall Fest offers visitors from the tri-state area wholesome family entertainment. There are hay rides to the to the pumpkin patch, bonfire pits, apple and water bottle slingshots, a duck slide, a goat walk, a children's play area with a hay bale maze and soy beans play pit, pony rides, flashlight-guided night corn mazes, sleigh rides in vintage sleighs in winter, live farm animals, and more. He has created a healthy environment where families can get away from fast-paced city life to relax and enjoy his farm at least for a few hours on a crisp October weekend. Matthew's farm has been featured on the Valley Forge and Montgomery County website as a destination. Over the years there have been several glowing articles written about his farm, and what he is trying to offer there.
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Oct. 04, 2017 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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How Art Murals Can Enhance A Community
Oct. 11, 2017
Please join us on Wednesday, October 11th to hear Mr. Michael Adams speak to us about how Art Murals can enhance a community by supporting local artists, improving appearance of public places, promote creativity and reflect community goals in beautiful art. About Mr. Michael Adams Mr. Michael Adams is a free-lance illustrator and designer. He is well known in the collectible industry and designs product lines in a variety of themes and subject matter. He has illustrated numerous children’s books and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. As a fine artist, he is recognized for his portraits of birds and landscapes in watercolor, acrylic and sculpture. He participates in local and regional exhibitions. Michael and his painting partner, Susannah Hart Thomer, have painted 11 murals locally including murals for the town of Collegeville, The Norristown Library and the Braemer Medical Arts Building in Norristown. This summer they painted bird murals in John James Audubon’s home in Mill Grove. From1992-1998 and 2006-2014 Michael taught at the University of the Arts as a Senior Lector in the Illustration program. He was formerly the President of the Greater Norristown Art League, where he teaches watercolor classes. Visit his website for additional information: michael-adams-studio.com |
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Oct. 11, 2017 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Oct. 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Oct. 17, 2017
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Oct. 18, 2017 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Oct. 18, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Oct. 25, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Schedule of events
Join the Rotary once again on Collegeville's Main Street for this great event. There is no need to register for costume judging or the parade - just bring your costumed children (or pet), and meet in the parking lot behind the AmeriGreen Gas Station and Chow Bistro (454 E. Main) at 6 pm. This year the Rotary is expanding the Halloween dress up contest beyond dogs to all pets. Judging is from 6 to 6:25 p.m. in the parking lot. The parade begins its walk down Main St. at 6:30 p.m.
Ursinus College is providing free parking in the Corson Hall lot for parade goers. New this year is that the student activities board will also provide crafts and activities for young children prior to the parade from 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the Berman Art Museum.
The parade has expanded this year to include the PVHS marching band and PVHS cheerleaders. The Keystone Grange is parading antique tractors. The Collegeville and Trappe Fire Companies and ambulances will finish the parade. For the finale, Mrs. Claus arrives in a Collegeville Fire Company fire engine.
For those preferring to just watch, bring a chair and pick a spot along Collegeville's Main St. from Chow Bistro to My Friend's Tavern. In the event of rain, the Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26th. For more information, contact Rotarian Karen McCaslin at (610) 547-1386.
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Nov. 01, 2017
Emanuel Wilkerson, Pottstown's "youngest-ever elected official" will be the speaker at our club meeting on Wed November 1, 2017. This is a special meeting where we will be recognizing 2 students from Methacton High School and two students from Perkiomen Valley High School for the Student-of-the-Month award. Wilkerson was elected to the school board 2 years ago at the age of 18, while he was still in high school. He has initiated a number of community-centered programs in Pottstown, and currently attends Montgomery County Community College in addition to his school board responsibilities. |
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Nov. 01, 2017 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Nov. 01, 2017 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Promoting peace, saving mothers and children, and supporting education
Nov. 08, 2017
Pauline McGibbon of the Women's Center of Montgomery County will be speaking to us about promoting peace, saving mothers and children, and supporting education. The Women’s Center of Montgomery County is a volunteer, community organization with a primary focus on freedom from domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Our programs, policies and procedures reflect our strong commitment to empowering women. About the Women's Center: http://www.wcmontco.org/index.html With our primary focus on eliminating domestic violence and other forms of abuse, the Women’s Center of Montgomery County is a membership organization that has been volunteer-powered since its inception in 1976, providing services which include: a 24-hour domestic violence hotline; elder abuse counseling and supportive services, individualized peer and group domestic violence counseling; telephone counseling, information and referral; legal advocacy; court and hospital accompaniment; emergency relocation funding for victims of domestic violence, education, and outreach to the community and schools. Our programs are administered by more than 185 trained volunteers and a paid staff of 13 full and part-time employees in our seven offices throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Maria Macaluso, Executive Director email: wcwebmail@dca.net |
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Nov. 08, 2017 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Nov. 08, 2017 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Nov. 15, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Nov. 17, 2017 6:45 p.m.
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Nov. 22, 2017
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Kutztown Club Potato Project - How to grow 25,000 pounds of potatoes to feed the hungry
Nov. 29, 2017
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Nov. 29, 2017 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Dec. 06, 2017 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Amanda Brandis's (her new married name) practice is "Pure Balance Wellness". Here is her website www.purebalancepa.com
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Dec. 12, 2017 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Dec. 20, 2017
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Dec. 27, 2017
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Jan. 03, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Outgoing Mayor of Trappe Borough
Jan. 10, 2018
Tonight we have the distinct honor of having the outgoing Mayor of Trappe, Connie Peck speak to us about the many awards, events, and happenstances that befell her during her 12 year term.
Connie has performed almost 30 marriages that include Gene and Denae Zvarick's, organized Trappe Community Day, has given scholarships to Perkiomen Valley school students, gave recognition at countless Eagle Scout ceremonies, been a member of Community Club of Collegeville, and Trappe 300 Anniversary steering committee, presided over and served on the Memorial Day parade and its committee, and has won an armload of awards for her community service from most groups in town to include Collegeville Rotary as a past Citizen of the Year. That award was presented to her by Senator John Rafferty.
In 2017, she was given the prestigious Speaker's Choice award from the Speaker's House. She has been recognized for teaching CCD at St. Eleanor Church, served as a Board member of Pope John Paul II High School, and was elected to United Way of Collegeville. Peck has also received other awards for her service, including the Montgomery County Women of Vision Award in 1996, North Montco Area Vocational Technical School Leadership Award and Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award in 2001.
The list of Connie's accomplishments is endless, too numerous to mention tonight. Therefore without further ado, we are pleased to welcome the Honorable Former Mayor of Trappe Connie Peck!
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Jan. 10, 2018 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Jan. 17, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Jan. 17, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Robotics in Industry
Jan. 24, 2018
Dr. Lee Shorter is Director, Disruptive Technology Seekers, Platform Technology and Science at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK). In his position, Dr. Shorter seeks disruptive technologies and emerging sciences from academics, biotechs, engineering and designing firms, large established technology-based companies and other innovation centers, particularly from outside the Pharma space. Dr. Shorter is responsible for developing programs with external organizations to simplify chemical and pharmaceutical processes of dosage form development and manufacture. Prior to joining GSK Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Shorter was a Director in the Open Innovation Team at GSK Consumer Healthcare. Dr. Shorter was an American Heart Association Fellow. He obtained his BS degree in Chemistry from Washington College in Maryland and his Ph. D. in Biolnorganic Chemistry from the University of Maryland. The rate of change in business continues to accelerate. The fact is no business, by itself, can keep up. That is why companies like GlaxoSmithKline form partnerships with suppliers, customers, universi-ties, and consultants. Dr. Shorter is at the forefront of understanding the technology needs in the pharmaceutical industry. And, he is finding that many of those needs are coming from outside his own industry. For example, did you know that printer inkjet technology (think Hewlett-Packard) is now being used to make 3 dimensional objects like synthetic human organs for transplanting and silk pants for ladies? Come and listen to Dr. Shorter and he will give you a look into the future. As a future business leader, you need to hear and experience the idea of disruptive technology and how it will impact your future! Additional Information: |
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Jan. 24, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Lee Shorter a fellow Collegeville Rotarian who works at GlaxoSmithKline in Collegeville will be speaking to us about robotics. 2018 Partnerships in Drug Delivery Speakers: http://theconferenceforum.org/conferences/partners-in-drug-delivery/speakers12/a-lee-shorter-phd/ Article from 1 June 2012: https://www.pharmaceuticalonline.com/doc/gsk-s-seekers-of-disruptive-innovation-0001 "...Who Are The Seekers?
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Jan. 31, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Feb. 07, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Feb. 09, 2018 - Feb. 11, 2018
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Feb. 14, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Feb. 21, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Feb. 21, 2018 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Feb. 28, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Mar. 07, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Mar. 14, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Mar. 17, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Water conservancy and study of fresh water streams in the local area
Mar. 21, 2018
Dr Goodard and her students study stream water quality. She will be speaking about the stream that runs through Hunsberger Woods, their work in Delaware County streams, as well as other local streams they are planning to study starting in spring 2018 onwards in conjunction with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy. Dr. Goodard's Bio can be seen here: https://www.ursinus.edu/live/profiles/42-kathryn-goddard |
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Mar. 21, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Kathryn Goddard, Associate Professor of Biology at Ursinus College, will be our guest speaker. https://www.ursinus.edu/live/profiles/42-kathryn-goddard |